Fortunato's Italian Restaurant in South Pasadena
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6890 Gulfport Blvd, South Pasadena, FL 33707-2108Fortunato's Italian Restaurant in South Pasadena has accumulated 365 violations across 34 inspections since 2018, averaging 10.7 per visit. The facility was shut down three times for flies, rodent activity, and roach activity. Recent enforcement shows an active compliance crisis: inspectors conducted daily callbacks in July 2025 after an emergency order was recommended, finding continued violations across four consecutive days. The restaurant has faced 5 disciplinary actions totaling $2,760 in fines, with food contact surfaces, consumer advisories, and employee health policies as top recurring violations.
Most recent closure: July 15, 2025 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Fortunato's Italian Restaurant in South Pasadena: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
This Facility
10.7
violations / inspection
10.7 violations per inspection
Pinellas County Avg
6.13
violations / inspection
6.13 county average
This Facility
3
emergency closures
3 closures
Pinellas County Avg
0.35
closures / facility
0.35 county average
Fortunato's Italian Restaurant in South Pasadena: Emergency Closure History (3)
Fortunato's Italian Restaurant in South Pasadena: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (5)
Total fines on record: $2,760.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025071659 | $600.00 | Jul 15, 2025 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 3--2025059716 | $400.00 | Jul 15, 2025 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 3--2022037120 | $800.00 | Aug 1, 2022 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 3--2021007692 | $800.00 | Jan 13, 2021 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 3--2019039212 | $160.00 | May 28, 2019 | Miami (Doral) |
Fortunato's Italian Restaurant in South Pasadena: Full Inspection History — DBPR (34)
— 2 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 7 inspections71 violations · 37 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 18 violations (10 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections24 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections24 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 19 violations (12 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections32 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections39 violations · 25 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections25 violations · 17 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 6 inspections34 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Fortunato's Italian Restaurant in South Pasadena: Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Fortunato's Italian Restaurant in South Pasadena under active enforcement?
- Records show 5 emergency order inspections between July 15, 2025 and July 17, 2025. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- When was Fortunato's Italian Restaurant in South Pasadena last inspected?
- Fortunato's Italian Restaurant in South Pasadena was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 26, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- When was Fortunato's Italian Restaurant in South Pasadena last shut down?
- Fortunato's Italian Restaurant in South Pasadena was last shut down on July 15, 2025 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Fortunato's Italian Restaurant in South Pasadena?
- The most frequently cited violations at Fortunato's Italian Restaurant in South Pasadena are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Employee health policy.
- How many health inspections has Fortunato's Italian Restaurant in South Pasadena had?
- Fortunato's Italian Restaurant in South Pasadena has had 34 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Fortunato's Italian Restaurant in South Pasadena find?
- Fortunato's Italian Restaurant in South Pasadena was most recently inspected on January 26, 2026 with 3 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Fortunato's Italian Restaurant in South Pasadena ever been shut down?
- Yes, Fortunato's Italian Restaurant in South Pasadena has been emergency-closed 3 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V33 (Proper cooling equipment) mean?
- Violation 33 (Proper cooling equipment) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/33.
- What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
- Has Fortunato's Italian Restaurant in South Pasadena faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Fortunato's Italian Restaurant in South Pasadena has 5 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $2,760.00 in fines.
- How much has Fortunato's Italian Restaurant in South Pasadena been fined?
- Fortunato's Italian Restaurant in South Pasadena has been fined a total of $2,760.00 across 5 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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